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Svein Vagen

@sveinvagen

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Experienced translator and localization specialist with a focus on quality.

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values quality and cultural sensitivity in translation, with opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated translator, localization specialist, and Norwegian language lead with extensive experience in delivering high-quality content across diverse industries, including automotive, technical, and marketing materials.

My journey began in Norway, where I honed my expertise in language and translation. Over the years, I have taken on pivotal roles, including Norwegian Lead Reviewer for major automakers in Japan and Language Lead for one of North America's largest distributors of industrial electronic components.

Throughout my career, I have developed and maintained style guides, evaluated and mentored translators, and ensured that all localized content meets the highest standards of linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. My fluency in Norwegian, English, Spanish, Swedish, and Danish enables me to tackle complex translation challenges with precision. I am passionate about applying my skills to projects that demand meticulous attention to detail and cultural sensitivity.

Additionally, I hold a C2 Proficiency certificate in English, demonstrating my advanced command of the language.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Norwegian Lead Reviewer

Current

Automakers in Japan

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Served as the Norwegian Lead Reviewer, focusing on the localization and quality assurance of in-vehicle menus and manuals. Ensured accuracy and cultural relevance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the automotive industry.

Localization Quality Assurance SOP Development

Current

Norwegian Language Lead

Current

Industrial Electronic Components Distributor

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)

Held overall responsibility for Norwegian localization, including qualifying and monitoring translators and Language Service Providers (LSPs). Developed and maintained style guides and terminology, ensuring high-quality content across product descriptions, marketing materials, and software interfaces.

Localization Vendor Management Style Guide

Current

Freelance Translator and Journalist

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 7 months)

Provided comprehensive text and translation services to Norwegian clients, specializing in various technical and commercial fields. Contributed to the training and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.

Translation Journalism AI Training Content Creation Technical Translation Commercial Translation

Current

Technical Consultant

Current

ConsulEngineering AS (Hi-Fi Companiet AS)

Jan 1995 - Present (30 years 7 months)

Provided expert technical consulting services to shops specializing in consumer electronics and entertainment systems. Offered guidance on product selection, system integration, and troubleshooting to optimize customer experience.

Technical Consulting Consumer Electronics Entertainment Systems Hi Fi Systems Product Knowledge System Integration

Operations Manager

Marineserv Inc. and Incosafety Corp

Jan 2011 - Dec 2018 (7 years 11 months)

Managed marine engineering and repair operations for ships and offshore rigs, overseeing project execution and team performance. Spearheaded pre-engineering for Fire Suppression systems and low current electrical systems.

Operations Management Project Management Electrical Systems Team Leadership

Co-founder, Sales and Software Engineer

Mosoft AS / Uni Micro AS

Jan 1996 - Dec 2011 (15 years 11 months)

Co-founded the company and was actively involved in sales and software engineering/development for 15 years. Specialized in financial systems, ERP, and E-Commerce platforms, ensuring compliance with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway. Additionally, served as an editor and journalist for an annual in-house magazine distributed on SAS Airline, reaching 80,000 copies.

Software Engineering Sales ERP Systems Compliance Journalism Editing Content Creation

Auto Mechanic and Technician

Nerland Autosalg

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995 (1 year 11 months)

Performed comprehensive auto mechanic and technician duties for both cars and trucks. Responsible for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of various vehicle systems.

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oslo

Informatics, Informatics

Studied programming, software engineering, system development, and database modeling at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Focused on the technical aspects of computer science.

Euro Business School

Sales Manager, Business

Grade: Highest education level

Achieved the highest education level at Euro Business School. Focused on sales management and business strategies.

Instituto Español

Spanish Language Studies, Spanish Language

Completed all available levels (1-9) of Spanish language studies in Oslo, Norway. Also took additional courses in Granada, Spain, to further enhance language proficiency.

Romsdal Vocational College

Electrician, Electrical Engineering

Studied electronic/electrical engineering, pre-engineering of fire suppression systems, and low current systems. Gained knowledge in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, and electric installation (medium current).